MADDY TODD
PERSONAL PROFILE
Maddy's creative work practise explores one of the world's most problematic environmental issues, plastic pollution within both her constructed still life photography and voluntary experience with organisations who host cleanups, particularly along beaches based in the South East and South West. These include Guardians of the Deep, Seven Clean Seas, The Marine Conservation Society, Keep Britain Tidy, and Dawlish Against Plastic.
"The aim of my work is to capture the attention of the viewer not only through aesthetic attraction but also with the important message of awareness in a positive way. Over time the impact has got hugely worse so I believe it's time to think creatively about how we reuse all types of plastic objects and take instant action."
EDUCATION
BA Photography
University of Plymouth, Devon 2019 - 2020
FDA Photography
Exeter School of Art, Devon 2017 - 2019
GCSE'S, AS and A-Levels
Bethany School, Kent 2011 - 2017
COMPETITIONS
May - June 2019: Methods Making Madness (WINNER)
Devon Guild of Craftsmen - Bovey Tracey
March 2019: The London Photo Show (SHORTLIST FINALIST)
5th Base Gallery - London
EXHIBITIONS - Solo
2021 - 2022: My Findings: PLASTIC
Devon Guild of Craftsmen - Bovey Tracey
2021: Contemporary Emblems of Civilisation
Coryton Cove - Dawlish
EXHIBITIONS - Group
June 2020: Bloop, Free Range (CANCELLED due to Covid-19)
Truman Brewery - London
June 2020: Bloop, Plymouth Degree Show (CANCELLED due to Covid-19)
University of Plymouth - Plymouth
February 2020: Old New World, The Photocopy Club
St Saviours Hill - Plymouth
May - June 2019: Methods Making Madness
Devon Guild of Craftsmen - Bovey Tracey
May - June 2019 – Exeter School of Art Degree Show
The Yard Gallery - Exeter
April 2019: Ted X Exeter
University of Exeter - Exeter
March 2019:
Pynes Hill - Exeter
March 2019: The London Photo Show
5th Base Gallery - London
February 2019: Ted X Exeter Contemporary Showcase
RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery) - Exeter
November 2018: Continuum, Ted X Exeter
The Awesome Art Space - Exeter
CURATING EXPERIENCE
2020: Live brief, exhibition and zine publication with The Photocopy Club
St Saviours Hill - Plymouth
2019: Pop-up live brief and exhibitions with Ted X Exeter
The Awesome Art Space, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and University of Exeter - Exeter
2019: Methods Making Madness Competition
Devon Guild of Craftsmen - Bovey Tracey
2018: Helped run the official Photobooth for Ted X Exeter launch event
University of Exeter - Exeter